Quote Originally Posted by MedicineMan View Post
So just got off a Concept. I'd day it's as loud as the tall tower fans on high. Louder than I thought, but not machine shop fan loud. If you're in a separate room you should be fine. If there are folks in the room with you watching TV or talking they might need to increase their volume a bit, but not much.

Hope this helps.

FYI...not sure if one is a newer model or not but the two in my gym are both Concept 2's. Length is the same, but one is about 6 inches taller, and has a little different frame set up for the wheel. Width and length seems unchanged between the two.
Thanks for doing that, Jer. I appreciate it. The rower would have to be in a room that shares a wall with a bedroom. I am torn given since the Concept 2 is so widely utilized and seems to have a lot of support, community and interactivity all of which helps with motivation and I believe a lower cost than the waterrower, those are certainly attractive features.

There's a fitness center that's quite a drive from my place but offers a free trial day. They have a concept 2 so I think I'll try to get over there to at least try that one in person.

I've had a nordic track ski machine for years, but I've grown tired of it. Early on I modified the skis by mounting actual XC ski bindings which allows me to use my actual ski boots rather than tennis shoes. I'm ready for a change......

ChrisL